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Array vs NextTask
Both stand on retail store operations software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Array brings store audits, field data, workforce coordination, and reporting into one retail operations product. Its annual per-user plans and user limits are important to weigh against the size of a team.
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Choose NextTask if your organization coordinates operational work across multiple locations and needs task tracking, merchandising workflows, or recurring counts. Review the 10-user Base Plan minimum and VAT exclusion when budgeting; the trial is limited to three users for 30 days.
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| Array | NextTask | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Essential: $30 per user a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | array.so | nexttask.co.za |
| On retail store operations software | #7 of 28 | #11 of 28 |
Array: what it does well
- Digitizes inspections with forms, photos, and reports
- Offline mobile collection syncs after reconnecting
- Dashboards show charts, graphs, and maps
- Supports workforce availability and shift requests
- Includes integrations such as Salesforce and Zapier
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Essential supports up to four users
- Pro supports up to ten users
- Plans start at $30/user/mo, billed annually
NextTask: what it does well
- Assigns tasks with priorities, deadlines, supporting files, and completion tracking.
- Photo instructions and planogram distribution support merchandising work.
- Tracks recurring unit count submissions in real time.
- Separates data, tasks, and reporting across multiple brands.
- Trial includes core features for up to three users.
What to know first
- No free plan is available after the trial.
- The Base Plan requires at least 10 users.
- Base Plan prices exclude VAT.
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